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Re: Dark Horse II...NOW IN COLOR!

Well I got it together and went for a short ride and these short crank arms got to go! I'll be swapping that out tomorrow after helping a friend move if I get time. Phase 2 complete.

Tomorrow we enter Phase 3: Testing, fine tuning, and wheelies!
 
Re: Dark Horse II...NOW IN COLOR!

Cool, I didn't expect anyone to be into paint already!
I remember painting a few bikes as a kid a very similar metal flake blue. Good memories.
Very cool bike!!!
 
Re: Dark Horse II...NOW IN COLOR!

Thanks guys. It's been going fast so far because I know I'm not doing any real frame mods just cleaning it up of all the little fender hangers, tabs, and junk, making it look cleaner. (I figure if I am going to be in anything goes over cutting the dropouts and steer tube I might as well cut everything else and make it as smooth as I can) If I had a welder I'd be chopping the neck, adding a bit of rake, and a 4 inch stretch to it but I'll make due... As I asked before what happens if we finish in the first week then just drink beer the rest of the time? :lol:

I still have more plans for it but waiting to sell other bikes so I have the money to get a few other odds and ends and helping a friend move so I'll be back to it hopefully late tomorrow or the next day.
 
Re: Dark Horse II...NOW IN COLOR!

bigfatcat said:
Hot dang. Too cool. I can't wait to see wheelies!
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Need longer crank arms first, these short ones are hard enough just to ride with. Going to swap those out tomorrow if I get time.
 
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Re: Dark Horse II...NOW IN COLOR!

Tommy Atoms said:
Dang! Do we have a record for fastest finish yet? Looks real good.
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Thanks guys, I'm not finished yet just getting the big stuff done and out of the way early. :wink:
 
Re: Dark Horse II...NOW IN COLOR!

Gee your almost done... At this speed you could build 1 a week ...
 
Re: Dark Horse II...NOW IN COLOR!

Well I got absolutely nothing done on the bike today...Got to let everybody catch up... :wink:

No seriously I got to drive all 26 foot of this thing all day and load and unload it too. I am beat.



I still got it 8) , there was only 6 inches to one side and about a foot on the other. Basically thread the needle using only the mirrors.




Also stopped by the most ridiculous local landmark Kokomo has to offer. A giant bug in front of our Subway restaurant... Just think the more this thing starts to rust it's gonna look more and more like a roach.


 
Re: Dark Horse II...NOW IN COLOR!

outskirtscustoms said:
Well I got absolutely nothing done on the bike today...Got to let everybody catch up... :wink:
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From someone who is yet to actually do any work... Thankyou! :mrgreen:

No seriously, very impressed with your build, loving the way it is coming out!

Luke.
 
Re: Dark Horse II...NOW IN COLOR!

Thanks I am about beat right now and I got to get up early and take the truck back and got a bike to pack up and get ready for shipping. But for right now it's Phase 4: Corona and checking out the competition's builds. :mrgreen:

 
Re: Dark Horse II...NOW IN COLOR!

Next phase: Trying my hand at pin-striping or if I can find the stuff to do it cheap enough...gold leaf. :mrgreen:
 
Re: Dark Horse II...NOW IN COLOR!

In Marietta all directions are relative to the Big Chicken. I guess in Kokomo it's "turn left at the Big Roach". Sounds like a Cheech and Chong movie.
 
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True that kingfish.
Marietta resident here.
Most directions start with...."from the Big Chicken, you go........."
In case you aren't familiar with it, the BC is an original KFRC restaurant.

the-big-chicken.jpg


That reminds me, I could go or some KFC mashed potatoes and gravy...mmmm...

Cheers,
Dr. T
 
Re: Dark Horse II...NOW IN COLOR!

Darnit now you got me craving chicken and I'm too drunk (and tired) to drive.
 

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